The Gunga Din
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1998 in New York City, United States |
| Defunct | 2000 |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
| Products | Studio albums, music recordings |
The Gunga Din was a rock ensemble originating from New York City in 1998. The group featured Siobhan Duffy as lead vocalist, Bill Bronson handling guitar and vocals, bassist Chris Pravdica, drummer Jim Sclavunos, and keyboardist Maria Zastrow. Their discography includes two studio albums: Introducing: The Gunga Gin released in 1999 and Glitterati in 2000. Members had previous involvement with notable acts such as God Is My Co-Pilot, Swans, and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds.
Defined as a "New York-style art rock outfit," The Gunga Din integrated the sound of a Farfisa organ with drumming influenced by psychedelic rhythms. Their first album merged elements of post-punk and new wave alongside psychobilly, earning comparisons to bands like the Doors, X, and Suicide. The follow-up album drew stylistic parallels to the works of PJ Harvey and The Velvet Underground.
Band members
- Siobhan Duffy – vocals, drums
- Bill Bronson – guitar, vocals
- Chris Pravdica – bass guitar
- Jim Sclavunos – drums
- Maria Zastrow – keyboards
Discography
Studio albums
- Introducing: The Gunga Din (1999)
- Glitterati (2000)
Additional releases
- Your Glitter Never Dulls (2000)